Physical Therapist

Ambercare an Addus family company
US - New Mexico - Mescalero
January 25, 2025

Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Licensed Physical Therapist to come join our rapidly growing team in Alamogordo, NM.

We offer:
Great culture and team atmosphere
Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
Generous time off accruals
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Employee Discount Programs
Work/life balance
Physical Therapist What Youll Do:
Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members and other agency staff
Assist the provider in evaluating level of function
Participate in the development of the plan of care
Prepare clinical and progress notes
Translate all exercise into functional activities or activities of daily living
Develop needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and the physical surrounding in clients home
Confer regularly with attending provider regarding clients progress and report the physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment and interpret social and physical factors in the environment that affect care
Interpret to the client and family the implication of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the provider
Provide families with information, support and encouragement to help motivate them in their progress
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients
Physical Therapist Assistant What Youll Do:
Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions
Instruct, motivate and assist clients in learning and improving functional activities
Observe clients progress and response to treatment and report finding to the physical therapist
Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit them for review into the clinical record
Report any changes in the clients condition to the qualified supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing/ Director of Therapy. Changes in the plan of care may be made following authorization, instruction and supervision by the Physical Therapist
Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
Qualifications:
Physical Therapist Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the Physical Therapy Association
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
At least two (2) years experience in an acute hospital or equivalent experience (preferred)

Physical Therapist Assistant Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associates degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
At least one (1) years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred

Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification
Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
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Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: //employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.

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